Pattern number 2! I wasn't happy with the ears on the one I made, so I've rewritten the pattern, but I haven't made another totoro to test out whether it all works together, hopefully it does. Oops, nearly forgot, meant to put in a link for how to do the magic ring: http://www.crochetme.com/Dec_Jan_0405/reads_round.html

Instructions:Work in continuous rounds. Most rounds are written in the format:Round number: [work a number of sc, increase or decrease by one st] x however many times (leaving however many st that round).

Eyes (white yarn, make 2):1: Ch 2, 8sc into 1st ch, link to 1st sc with slip st, FO. Make sure there is a hole in the centre to put safety eyes through.

*Fit the eyes while there is still room to put your hand inside the body. Put the safety eyes through the centre of the white crocheted parts (you could use circles of white felt). Position on about round 14/15. Stuff fairly well, then complete the body until there is just a small hole left. Sew edges of white parts of eyes to the body. Use black embroidery thread to outline the eyes. Stuff body firmly and sew shut. Stuff tail firmly and sew to body.Sew feet to body.

***This is a free pattern of my design, so please do not sell it. Otherwise, use as you like, but if you make this Totoro to sell you must include a link to this pattern. Thank you!***